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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.39, 526.98 and 375.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.39, 526.98 and 375.37 is: 517.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.39 : 526.98 = 375.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.39/526.98 = 375.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.39x = 526.98 × 375.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.39x = 197,812.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,812.48/382.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.31

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